Discovery Turbo
Ireland
Discovery Turbo ist ein Fernsehsender, der für Zuschauer in Irland verfügbar ist und sich auf Programme rund um Fahrzeuge, Technik und mechanische Restaurierung konzentriert. Das Programm umfasst in der Regel Dokumentationen und Serien über Autos, Motorräder, Flugzeuge und Schwermaschinen, die oft Restaurierungsprojekte, individuelle Umbauten oder wettbewerbsorientierte Automobilveranstaltungen zeigen. Die Inhalte befassen sich häufig mit den technischen Aspekten von Motoren und Fertigung sowie mit der Kultur rund um klassische und leistungsstarke Fahrzeuge. Der Sender sendet auf Englisch und ist über Satelliten- und Kabelanbieter in der Region empfangbar.
Programm
00:00 - 01:00
Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train
Bare Metal Deadline
Documentary
The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.
01:00 - 02:00
Junkyard Empire
Cohen vs. Camaro
Reality, Motoring
Andy Cohen recognises a big opportunity! When he spots a 1967 Camaro Pace car for sale, he's smitten. But this rare classic has a catch - it's in a million pieces.
02:00 - 03:00
Texas Metal
Bill's 1,500-HP Diesel Buggy
Reality, Motoring
The team custom-builds every part for the first vehicle Ekstensive has ever built entirely from scratch, the heavy-duty, 1,500-horsepower buggy of Bill's dreams. As they finish one enormous build, they take on their next one, John Cena's Bugatti 57C.
03:00 - 04:00
Wheeler Dealers
Cayenne You Dig It
Motoring, Reality
Mike and Ant take a chance on a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. This performance SUV has a lot of horsepower - but potentially daunting repair bills.
04:00 - 04:30
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
04:30 - 05:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
05:00 - 05:30
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
05:30 - 06:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
06:00 - 06:30
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
06:30 - 07:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
07:00 - 07:30
How Do They Do It?
World in Miniature, Hurricane Test Center, Rhubarb
Documentary, Science
How do they build a working miniature airport? How do they design a house to survive a hurricane? And how do they grow rhubarb in the dark?
07:30 - 08:00
How Do They Do It?
G-Suits; Smart Grid; Vehicle Slowdown
Documentary, Science
Discover how the suits that stop pilots blacking out when they are flying are made, and how the cops stop a stolen car without a high-speed chase.
08:00 - 09:00
Roadworthy Rescues
Bruiser Wagon
Motoring
Derek and Sean Bieri head back to Zweifel Motors in the Black Hills of South Dakota to revive an Oldsmobile station wagon Derek has been eyeing for 16 years.
09:00 - 10:00
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
Lancia Montecarlo & Citroen 2CV
Reality, Motoring
Paul and Drew set their sights on a Lancia Montecarlo. This classic car needs serious work, but the guys are still willing to offer £7,000 for it.
10:00 - 10:30
Ant Anstead Master Mechanic
Scavengers Delight
Motoring
Ant visits an Alfa specialist hoping to buy a live rear axle and ends up with more than he bargained for. It's a win-win, but it will be tricky trying to fit a Spider's axle, gearbox and engine into a 158.
10:30 - 11:00
Ant Anstead Master Mechanic
Across the Pond
Motoring
Ant is beginning to feel the pressure of his ambitious Alfa 158 build. The only place he can get the correct body mould on short notice is his shop back in England, more than 5,000 miles away.
11:00 - 12:00
Shed & Buried: Classic Cars
Sporting Trials Car
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Fuzz pay a visit to motorhead Steve who has a special IRIS Sporting Trials Car. It is irresistible to Henry and Fuzz who get to work bringing it to its former glory.
12:00 - 13:00
Richard Hammond's Workshop
Pedal to the Metal
Reality, Motoring
Richard is desperate to get behind the wheel of his beloved MGB in a proper race. But the costs involved mean they need to get new sponsors on board if he wants to keep new manager Jamie on side. Zog, director of PR, has a cunning plan.
13:00 - 14:00
Junkyard Empire
Indy to Win It
Reality, Motoring
Andy deals in junk, but he finds a rule-breaking car - a 1967 Chevy Camaro Pace Car. He unveils his masterpiece at an upcoming car show, causing chaos for the garage.
14:00 - 15:00
Last Outpost
Off-Road Wheelchair & Mobile Ice Shack
Reality
Trapper Brad needs a portable shelter for fishing. Clint and Todd retrofit and old camper with a snow machine for a one of a kind ice-shack that is mobile.
15:00 - 16:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Italian Railway Debacle
Science, Documentary
Disaster strikes a new railway bridge as a crane collapses in the middle of major construction in Italy; experts investigate and uncover a compromise in balance with improperly positioned counterweights and a manoeuvre that resulted in catastrophe.
16:00 - 16:30
Ant Anstead Master Mechanic
Scavengers Delight
Motoring
Ant visits an Alfa specialist hoping to buy a live rear axle and ends up with more than he bargained for. It's a win-win, but it will be tricky trying to fit a Spider's axle, gearbox and engine into a 158.
16:30 - 17:00
Ant Anstead Master Mechanic
Across the Pond
Motoring
Ant is beginning to feel the pressure of his ambitious Alfa 158 build. The only place he can get the correct body mould on short notice is his shop back in England, more than 5,000 miles away.
17:00 - 18:00
Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train
Bare Metal Deadline
Documentary
The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.
18:00 - 19:00
Wheeler Dealers
Honda S2000
Motoring, Reality
The boys take on their first ever Honda, but finding a cheap S2000 is hard. Mike gambles on a car that's already had over £4000 spent on it, but will he regret it?
19:00 - 20:00
Shed & Buried: Classic Cars
Lanchester LD10
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Fuzz explore Shane's epic shed collection, where a stylish Lanchester LD10 catches their eye, a perfect fit for their love of classic post-war British cars.
20:00 - 21:00
Francis Bourgeois and Chris Harris: We Saved a Train
The Wheels Come Off
Documentary
Chris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.
21:00 - 21:30
Motor Pickers
Performance Hatchbacks
Motoring
A young father wants to try and mix practicality and performance with a spacious hatchback. Helen and Paul seek out a selection of the best options that will fit well within his budget.
21:30 - 22:00
Motor Pickers
Small SUVs
Motoring
A business-minded driver is looking for a family-friendly SUV that is not short on style. Helen and Paul hunt down a selection of three roomy but compact models for her to test drive.
22:00 - 23:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Miami Condo Calamity
Science, Documentary
Tragedy strikes a community when a condominium complex collapses in Miami, resulting in one of the deadliest engineering disasters in American history; experts investigate and reveal potential flaws in the structure's flat slab construction.
23:00 - 00:00
Outback Truckers
Episode 5
Documentary
Steve Grahame is desperate to cross a remote river before wild weather sets in, Mel Michelsen tackles one of the most dangerous and difficult jobs in trucking, and Robbie Bush squeezes a $180,000 cabin through Australia's biggest city.